Delbert E. ''Bob'' Minalia
December 6, 1930 - February 1, 2006
Obituary
Delbert E. “Bob” Minalia, on February 1, 2006 at the age of 75 our adored husband, dad, grandpa, G.G Pa and father-in-law was suddenly taken from us to join his best buddy, Robert “Bobby” his beloved son who predeceased him in 1973. He was a graduate of O’Dea High School class of 1948. He was in the Navy from 1948 – 1953. “5 years, 3 months and 21 days.” He was a member of the Teamsters Local 174 for over 40 years. He loved to work around kids. He was a volunteer umpire for over 10 years for Highline East Little League, he volunteered for numerous years at Concord Elementary School where he was proud to be called Grandpa by all. Mourning his loss, he leaves Joanne, his wife of 52 years; daughters, Anne Hendrickson Everett, and Delani Robert Dalzell, his most prized possessions, his grandchildren Jason Sarah, Kelsey Jason, Justin, Andria Shi and Amy. His great grandchildren Ty and Shi and another one on the way. Also survived by his brother Frank Minalia and sister Virginia Murray and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will by held on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Medic One.
Gramps,
I am sorry if I can’t express in writing how I feel. It is painful to even think of something to say, scanning thru all the wonderful memories you have given to me throughout my life and the short but plentiful memories of you with my son is joyful but devastating. I just can’t believe you will not walk thru the door any minute, yell at me for popping my gum, shake your head at the jokes we used to play on you, sit by the fire in the back yard. I don’t think I will ever get over losing you. At least I know that every year on Ty’s birthday I will think of you because in a way it is now your birthday too. Your birth to your new life with all our family who passed before you.
Jason, myself and Ty love you so much and yearn for your big bear hugs and whisker kisses, but we know you and Uncle Bobby will always be around us. You have proven that many times over already. Give him a kiss for us and tell him we love him.
LOVE YOU GRAMPS!!! GREAT BIG PILES all the way up to heaven.
Jason, Kelsey and
Tybabadouch Genik
THIS IS TO MY FATHER, DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG PART OF MY FAMLY AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR US. I WILL NEVER SAY GOODBYE JUST SEE YOU LATER. I’LL BE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER DELANI
P.S.
ALWAYS REMEBER HOW MUCH YOU ARE LOVED AND NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND.I WILL ALWAYS BE GREATFUL FOR HAVING YOU FOR MY DAD!!
DAD,
I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER……BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART….I KNOW YOU ARE WITH BOBBY RIGHT NOW, AND IT’S HIS TURN…..BUT IT’S STILL HARD.
Delbert you will be missed by lots of family and friends and especially a red headed friend. Your sense of humor will be with me always.
I have fond memories of my early years and the whole Minalia family. My sincerest condolences to the family and especially my aunt Ginny for their loss.
HE WILL BE MISSED. I was shocked to here about BOB. I have fond memories. When we were kids and he came to the grocery store at LUCCI’s and we taked about the big house on the hill by the school.
The candle we light in your memory, for the times we laughed, the caring and joy you gave us. We light this candle that your light will always shine. We share this day of grief an remembrance with your family and friends
A favorite and beloved comforting poem:
What is death?
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away
Into the next room.
And I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other then,
That we are still.
Speak to me in the easy way
Which you always used.
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Let my name be ever
the household word it always was.
Life means all that it ever meant,
There’s absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
Because I’m out of sight?
I am waiting for you somewhere very near
Just around the comer.
All is well.
–This was a favorite poem of Polly’s and it comforted her in her time of grief, and us as well later. We hope it helps you as well.
Sincerly Tom, Max and ‘alex’
the Ball family
Please don’t hesitate to call on us if you need anything in this trying time.
206 763-1772
I knew Del from working at Burien Chevrolet. I’ve worked here for 5 years and as long as I’ve been here, Del has come in for his car’s maintenance. He was one of the funniest, most pleasant customers I ever had the honor of dealing with. His charisma and wit will definately be missed! My heart goes out to his family and friends for this terrible loss.
Grampa, the kids all miss you as we all do. Love & Prayers Jimbo
Dear Anne and Family: I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I remember him from way back when. I used to enjoy coming over to your house. Your dad was always so happy! I saw the obituary and wanted you to know I’m thinking of you. I lost my dad 6 yrs ago Jan 31. It’s so hard to lose a parent. I’m thinking of you and hope you are doing well with your life. Love, Karen
Joanne, even in all the pain I have found comfort in Ecclesiastes 7:1 at times of loss in my life. “The day of death is better than the day of birth” Dell is in a better place now though you weep and mourn for him.
You are in my prayers old friend. I pray you will find comfort in the prayers and love of so many who care.
Bernice
Southpark is mourning the loss of their beloved Mayor Minalia. My husband Jeff and I were fortunate enough to be next door neighbors with the Mayor and admired him best in action. He established a unique forum for the neighbors to communicate and monitored the streets with commanding respect. If anyone asked where I lived I would proudly say Southpark and would follow it by a discussion of my wonderful neighbors which made me feel like home — not just because they were Italian but because they treated me like I was family. I will miss going to my porch or any other reason to go to my front yard and looking up to NOT see my friend on the deck. My heart hurts just thinking about it.
My prayers are with Joanne and the entire Minalia family.
Joanne & family,
We were so shocked to hear of Dell’s passing.
You both came over so often to see dad when he was sick and it was truly appreciated.
I am glad that I got to see you and Dell so happy at your 50th Anniversary. That is how I remember him last. Happy and celebrating. Now Dell can celebrate in Heaven. God Bless you Joanne and your family. You are ever in our prayers.
Joyce, Julie, & Kjersten.
so very sorry to hear of your lose
so very sad to read of your lose bob was avery nice man an asset to the community
so very sad to read of your lose bob was avery nice man an asset to the community
To my dearest Grandpa-
Words cannot describe the feeling I had when I found out that I had lost you. You were a big part of my life and you still are. I love you with all of my heart and I enjoyed watching reruns of M*A*S*H and Walker Texas Ranger. I was satsified as long as I was with you. You were loved by lots and admired by many. We shared many memeories throughout the 18 years and 363 days of my life that you were able to spend with me. I know you’re here in spirit and you will always live on. I will meet you once again someday and then I will finally feel complete. I love you and you are always and forever in my heart!
P.S.
Everytime I step out on the golf course I’ll be playing for you and when I win the NWAAC Championships it will be for you! I LOVE YOU!!!!
To my dearest grandfather… words cannot express the amount of love and respect I have for you. You were the highlight of every family get together, and the order keeper : You are very dear to my heart, and I want to thank you for being so good to me, Shi, and babyShi. Baby Shi loved you so much and I am so glad we got to spend a lot of time together!!! You will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten!! I love you,
Cappo de Cappo
Boss of all bosses!
Dear Joanne,
We worked with Delbert at Avis for only three years, but knew there was a heart of gold under that tough, gruff exterior. I could see from the stories people told at the funeral, that everyone who got beyond the tough stuff, found that special quality of kindness and love for all. He was an intense man who gave much to the community and his loving family. His friends had to get past the yelling and joking put-downs to realize how genuine his ultimate friendship would be. We grieve for you and your loss. I know he was the world to your family and will be greatly missed. I wish we had been close enough to know him better. You, Joanne, have a long road ahead where a huge part of your life has gone away, but for now our thoughts and prayers are with you and know tha Delbert is right there with you in spirit, though not in the vibrant living color that he was.
Jean and Bob White
TO MY LOLLIPOP.
I WILL FOREVER MISS YOU & LOLLIPOP. I ONLY WISH I HAD ONE MORE CHANCE. YOU AND ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. I’LL LOVE YOU THROUGH ETERNITY & I KNOW THAT YOU AND OUR SON ARE TOGETHER & KEEPING WATCH OVER THE WHOLE FAMILY. YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT A GREAT MEMORIAL SERVICE YOU HAD & HOW MANY LIVES YOU TOUCHED. I DIDN’T KNOW. I WILL TALK TO YOU ON THE “ROYAL TELEPHONE” & BE MORE PERSONAL. HUG OUR BOBBY FOR ME & WE WILL BE TOGETHER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANYONE FOR ME BUT YOU AND THERE NEVER WILL BE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
YOUR WIFE FOR EVER AND THROUGH ETERNITY.
JOANNE
DAD,
I LOVE YOU AND I REALLY MISS THE TIME WE SPENT IN THE MORNINGS…….SO DO THE DAYCARE KIDS
HEY DAD,
I WENT BACK TO WORK LAST TUESDAY. IT WAS KINDA TOUGH. I WAS WAITING FOR YOU TO COME THROUGH THE DOOR AND BANG THE COUNTER. I MISS YOU SO MUCH.
TODAY IS MOTHERS DAY AND MOM IS TAKING IT KINDA HARD. LOOK OUT FOR HER WILL YOU.
LOVE YOU
DAD,
WELL IT’S BASEBALL SEASON AND JUSTIN ISN’T PLAYING. I KNOW IT BOTHERS HIM THAT HE ISN’T PLAYING, BUT HE HAS TO TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF. I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER HIM. HE WILL BE OKAY.
GOSH I MISS YOU IN THE MORNING, SCHOOL IS TO QUIET,
LOVE
ANNE
TO MY LOVE,
GOSH I MISS YOU. I HATE COMING HOME FROM WORK & YOU NOT BEING THERE. WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE ME. I FEEL SO ALONE WITHOUT YOU. I DON’T THINK I’LL EVER GET OVER YOUR BEING GONE. THERE’S NO ONE WATING FOR ME IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK, AND NO ONE WAITING FOR ME ON SATURDAY AFTER WEIGHT WATCHERS ASKING “WELL”. I’M SO LONELY FOR YOU AND YOUR HUGS. LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN. AMY DID REAL WELL AT WALLA WALLA. SHE KEPT YOUR HANKY IN HER BACK POCKET. I HARDLY EVER SEE JUSTIN OR JASON. OF COURSE KELSEY IS SO FAR AWAY. I LOVE & MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU PROBABLY KNOW THAT AL WEAVER & HOLLON HILSTAD PASSED AWAY. HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? HOW IS OUR SON? IS AUNT MINNIE MAKING COFFEE FOR YOU & UNCLE CARL? PLEASE SHOW ME A SIGN THAT YOU ARE OK. YOU KNOW YOU ALWAYS NEEDED ME TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. I WISH I COULD TAKE CARE OF YOU NOW. IT SEEMS LIKE A DREAM & MAYBE SOMEDAY I’LL WAKE UP & YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR ME. I KNOW THAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU WHEN THE TIME COMES FOR ME TO JOIN YOU & BOBBY. ALL THE KIDS ARE OKAY. DELANI HAD ANOTHER BOUT WITH KIDNEY STONES IN WALLA WALLA. BELIEVE IT OR NOT I DROVE HER TO THE HOSPITAL. I KNOW YOU WERE THERE WITH US. I GOT MY GGPA PLATES FOR MY CAR. LOVE YOU FOREVER & EVER. WAIT FOR ME & I’LL BE THERE. WITH ALL MY LOVE. JOANNE
TO MY LOVE,
GOSH I MISS YOU. I HATE COMING HOME FROM WORK & YOU NOT BEING THERE. WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE ME. I FEEL SO ALONE WITHOUT YOU. I DON’T THINK I’LL EVER GET OVER YOUR BEING GONE. THERE’S NO ONE WATING FOR ME IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK, AND NO ONE WAITING FOR ME ON SATURDAY AFTER WEIGHT WATCHERS ASKING “WELL”. I’M SO LONELY FOR YOU AND YOUR HUGS. LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN. AMY DID REAL WELL AT WALLA WALLA. SHE KEPT YOUR HANKY IN HER BACK POCKET. I HARDLY EVER SEE JUSTIN OR JASON. OF COURSE KELSEY IS SO FAR AWAY. I LOVE & MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU PROBABLY KNOW THAT AL WEAVER & HOLLON HILSTAD PASSED AWAY. HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? HOW IS OUR SON? IS AUNT MINNIE MAKING COFFEE FOR YOU & UNCLE CARL? PLEASE SHOW ME A SIGN THAT YOU ARE OK. YOU KNOW YOU ALWAYS NEEDED ME TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. I WISH I COULD TAKE CARE OF YOU NOW. IT SEEMS LIKE A DREAM & MAYBE SOMEDAY I’LL WAKE UP & YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR ME. I KNOW THAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU WHEN THE TIME COMES FOR ME TO JOIN YOU & BOBBY. ALL THE KIDS ARE OKAY. DELANI HAD ANOTHER BOUT WITH KIDNEY STONES IN WALLA WALLA. BELIEVE IT OR NOT I DROVE HER TO THE HOSPITAL. I KNOW YOU WERE THERE WITH US. I GOT MY GGPA PLATES FOR MY CAR. LOVE YOU FOREVER & EVER. WAIT FOR ME & I’LL BE THERE. WITH ALL MY LOVE. JOANNE
HAPPY FATHERS DAY………
IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO SPEND ONE WITH BOBBY…….
I LOVE YOU
WELL,
YOUR BUDDY IS TAKING OFF AGAIN. HE IS DOING WHAT HIS HEART NEEDS. I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER HIM AND CHEERING HIM ON. YOU DON’T EVEN NEED TO COMPUTER THIS YEAR. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I DON’T SAY A LOT TO MOM, SHE UPSETS SO EASILY. BUT YOU KNOW. I AM OFF TO SEE YOUR LITTLE BABADUCH…..I WILL HUG HIM AND TELL HIM STORIES ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. HE KNOWS YOU IN HIS HEART AND NOW HE WILL KNOW YOU IN YOUR STORIES.
LOVE
ANNIE
WELL DAD,
HENDU IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN. KEEP AN EYE ON HIM. TY SAYS ” LOVE YOU” DITTO
GRANDPA,
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LOVE YOU
WELL, CAN YOU BELIEVE DINK SOLD HER HOUSE AND MOVED….AND MOM ISN’T FAR BEHIND. JUST ME LEFT IN THE PARK. JUST KEEP AN EYE ON HENDU FOR ME WILL YA. HE MISSES YOU TERRIBLE. HOPE YOU ARE HAVING FUN WITH THE NEW GRANDKIDS. KEEP THEM SAFE.
LOVE YOU BIG PILES
HEY YOU,
YA DID A GOOD JOB WITH CADEN. BOY DOES HE LOOK LIKE HIS DAD, ONLY WITH BLUE EYES I THINK. I SURE MISS YOU. LOVE YA
HAPPY THANKSGIVING YOU OLD TURKEY…..IT’S GONNA BE A LONELY ONE WITH OUT YOU GRAMPS. NO ONE TO YELL AT ME.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD…..
LOVE YOU
HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART. WE WENT TO THE SIZZLER TO CELEBRATE FOR YOU. I HOPE YOUR TAKING GOOD CARE OF KELSEY’S NEW LITTLE BOY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I GUESS I’LL BE LEAVING THIS HOUSE PRETTY SOON. IT BREAKS MY HEART BUT WHAT HAS TO BE HAS TO BE. I KNOW YOU’LL BE THERE WITH ME. YOU SURE ARE RIGHT ABOUT ME & CARS, I GUESS WE JUST DON’T MIX WELL. OH WELL JASON SAYS HE CAN HAVE IT FIXED. WELL MY LOVE HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY & GIVE OUR SON A GREAT BIG HUG FOR ME & TAKE CARE OF LITTLE GENIK UNTIL HE ARRIVES HERE. LOVE YOU FOR ALL ETERNITY.
YOUR WIFE & LOVE
JOANNE
DAD,
I KNOW I DON’T WRITE ON THIS MUCH BUT IFEEL YOU ARE WITH ME ALL THE TIME. I CAN FEEL YOU AROUND. SO I KNOW YOU ARE AT THE NEW HOUSE WITH US. I SURE WISH YOU WERE HERE IN THE FLESH SO YOU COULD ENJOY IT OUT HERE WHICH I KNOW YOU WOULD WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU ON THE RIVER AND YOU CAN FEED THE COWS ON YOUR WAY. TINBO WILL BE AT THE RIVERS EDGE WHEN THE WEATHER GETS BETTER. SO WILL YOUR SWING.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. CHRISTMAS JUST WASN’T THE SAME. I DON’T THINK ANNIE THREW ANYTHING THOUGH SHE PROBABLY WANTED TO. HA HA WELL ALWAYS KONW NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON’T THINK OF YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN AGREAT PLACE AND HAVING A GREAT TIME ENJOY!!
LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER DINK
HEY DAD,
WELL I GUESS WHEN YOU LEFT SO DID EVERYONE ELSE. NO SENSE IN ME STAYING AROUND HERE. EVERETT AND I ARE MOVING TO MT VERNON TO BE CLOSER TO THE KIDS. EVEN KELSEY, JASON, TY AND THE NEW LITTLE BABADOUCH. I HOPE YOU HAVE TAUGHT HIM SPUNK SO HE GIVES THEM A RUN FOR THE MONEY. I GUESS YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE I AM. I MISS YOU SO MUCH SOMETIMES I CAN’T STAND IT. I LOVE YOU.
Hi Honey & Bob,
When I changed computers I didn’t think you would still be in the memorials. All the kids are doing well, but you probably know more about them than I do. Little E’lani is a real cutie. Ty & Shi will be starting school in the fall. Can you believe that. I hope your taking care of Amy’s little Annena. She is a little bit worried after her last ultrasound, but I know you will take care of anything. Isure wish you were here phyically, I’m sure you would love it down my the river & being so close to the Muckelshoot. Can you believe I won that $15,000.00 ? What a shock. Hope you had a nice Father’s Day & the 4th of July. It’s not the same without you going to the cemetary to shoot a couple of fireworks for Bob. Well I guess I’ll close for now. Still can’t believe your gone & I dream about you all the time. I guess love finds a way. Take care of all the kids, grandkids, great grandkids. WITH ALL MY LOVE……
YOUR WIFE FOREVER
HI MY TWO MEN,
SINCE THE LAST TIME I TALKED TO YOU,I’M SURE YOU KNOW THAT AMY GOT MARRIED. I KNOW YOU WERE THERE BECAUSE YOU SAT AT OUR TABLE AS A BUBBLE FOR HOURS. SHE LEFT TODAY TO GO BACK TO HERE HUSBAND IN ANCHORAGE. SAD TO SEE HER GO BUT DINK & I ARE GOING UP THERE ON DECEMBER 5TH TO SEE THEM. I KNOW IT’S GOING TO BE HARD ON DINK & ROBERT BECAUSE THEY ARE SO CLOSE. ANDRIA BEING THERE WITH THE DUDE & E’LANI WILL HELP THE LONLINESS. THOSE KIDS ARE GREAT. E’LANI IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE PISTOL. SHE LOVES THE OUTDOORS & ANIMALS. I THINK SHE TALKS TO THEM.
WELL FELLAS I GUESS I’D BETTER CLOSE FOR NOW. ALOT BETTER NOW BUT I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU GUYS….”ARE YOU KEEPING THE BENCH WARM”. I SURE HOPE SO.
JOANNE & MOM…XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
I’ve been meaning to write to you & thanking you for taking good care of Andria while she was delivering our new little E’lani. She’s beautiful. Lil Shi seems to like her alot. He’s quite a character. I think he takes after you or you or Bobby are putting him up to things. He told me the other day if I didn’t get a job in two days he was going to send me back to Italy. How’s that ! Annie is in Winnipeg taking care of Ty & Brady while their baby sitter is on vacation. I don’t see or hear from Jason or Justin too much, I guess you were their favorite. I’ve been feeling kind of punky the last few weeks. I guess it’s old age. You probably know and have seen him already that Mike Kelly passed away the other day. Bill Fox will have to find himself another buddy to sit on his porch with. I guess he still has Alger Cooper, but he sure will miss Mike. Boy little E’lani looks alot like Andria when she was born, but I think she is going to be a little darker complexion than Lil Shi. Her eyes are so big and Andria says she keeps looking at your picture. She must remember that you were taking care of her before she came into this old mixed up world. Lillian Johnson would like me to come visit for awhile but I don’t know if I can without you. It will be too sad. She said Bob isn’t doing too well and that might brighten him up. I doubt it. You were his best friend & he sure misses your phone calls. Well my darling I will close for now and be sure to watch over all OUR kids, i.e. Annie, Delani, son-in-laws, grandkids, & great grandkids. You are always in my thoughts & in my heart. I will always love you.
You are my lollipop.
Love until we meet again on the bench.
Your wife forever
Hi Guys
You & Bobby have done a good job. Since I’ve written to you little Cole Edward Hendrickson was born. Wow he was a big one 9# 11oz & born on 9/11 as if you didn’t already know. And now can you believe that after five 5 great grandsons we are having a great grand daughter. I hope your taking good care of her and her mother. You know Andria has had a few problems so please take care of her for us. Little Shi is so excited about having a little sister. We all miss you so much and wish you were here with us physically. Now I can’t tease you about being older than me cause I’ll soon be 76 and you will be 75 forever. Can you believe your #3 Princess is getting married. She is so grown up and so pretty. She will be graduating from college in May. I’ll miss her not playing golf but I’m not going with them to all the matches this year. As long as Robert goes with Delani that is more important. I’m going with them on March 22 and might stop and see our old friends Bob & Lillian but only for a couple of hours. Robert wants to get some of the peanut brittle that you got him hooked on years ago. Well my two favorite men that I love so much, I guess I will close for now. Please take good care of all the family. I know you were there when Andria & Shi got married in Las Vegas. I lost my a–. Amy’s boyfriend is a Porta Rican so I guess our family is going ethnic. As long as they love & care for each other I don’t care if they are purple. I hope our economy picks up so the kids can get more work. It’s pretty hard on them. Thank you Delbert for leaving me your pension. I don’t know what I would do otherwise. I really wouldn’t want the kids to have to take care of me. As you know, I saw that Maria wrote to you and told you about her little grand daughter that your jackass of a brother won’t even look at because she is half black. He doesn’t like anyone and I believe he doesn’t even like himself. I almost feel sorry for him because he is so stupid in his biggotry & racism. Well like I said before I guess I will close & let you know that you will always be my one & only. Hug & kiss Bobby for me and someday we will be together again. KEEP THE BENCH WARM. I love you guys,
Mom & Wife
Hey there Uncle Bob,
I sure do miss you! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years, my how the time has passed. A lot of things have changed but I’m sure you know that, we talk all the time and although I can’t hear you I can only imagine what you would say, all of what would always make me smile or laugh. Your Brother is still a butt and will not look at his beautiful great great grand daughter but his loss, she has more than enough love and I know you would have just loved her to bits! I miss you and your always in my thoughts! Love you always! ~Santini
WELL DAD IT’S ANOTHER CHRISTMAS. WE HAVE ALOT OF SNOW AND THE ROADS AREN’T GOOD SO ANNE AND HER GANG WON’T BE COMING DOWN. WE WILL GET TOGETHER AFTER CHRISTMAS WHEN THE SNOW IS GONE. IT WILL BE THE FIRST CHRISTMAS EVE THAT WE WON’T BE TOGETHER. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE IS SAFE. CHRISTMAS JUST HASN’T BEEN THE SAME SINCE YOU LEFT US FOR THAT BETTER PLACE. ACTUALLY ALOT OF THINGS AREN’T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. THIS ISN’T GOING TO BE LONG JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS. TELL MY BROTHER I SAID MERRY CHRISTMAS TOO!! JUST REMEMBER HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
LOVE
DINKERS
DAD,
I WAS JUST SITTING AT THE COMPUTER AND THOUGHT ABOUT YOU. NOT THST I DON’T THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME. ROBERT WAS FIXING YOUR APPLE TREE YOU GOT LOADS OF APPLES SO HE TOLD ME TO HOLD THIS BRANCH SO HE COULD PUT A BOARD UP TO SUPPORT IT. GUESS WHAT? I BROKE IT. I PUT ZIP TIES ON IT TO SEE IF IT WILL MEND I HOPE SO. BOY DID I CATCH HECK FROM ROBERT. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING VERY HARD IN THE YARD FOR THE SENIOR TRIP THAT IS COMING AND ALSO ROBERT’S RELATIVES ARE HAVING A PARTY HERE SO WE WANT IT TO LOOK GOOD. IM SURE ROBERT WOULD HAVE YOU BUSY TO. WELL I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH I KNOW YOU ARE WITH ME I CAN FEEL YOU. WERE YOU WITH ME AT THE RIVER YESTERDAY? JUST REMEMBER NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON’T THINK ABOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU
DINK
“HAPPY FATHERS DAY” TO MY ONE & ONLY LOVE.
I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT FATHERS DAY WITH OUR SON BOB. WE SURE MISS YOU AROUND HERE BUT YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOU ARE IMBEDED TOO DEEPLY IN OUR HEARTS. I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GIVING ME ANNE, BOB, & DELANI FROM WHICH WE GOT JASON, KELSEY, JUSTIN, ANDRIA & AMY & THEN FROM THEM WE GOT TY, SHI, CADEN, BRADY & ANOTHER LITTLE GUY COMING IN SEPTEMBER. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ?
FIVE 5 GREAT GRANDSONS. THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME AND I KNOW THEY MEAN THE SAME TO YOU. LIL SHI IS QUITE A CHARACTER, HE MAKES ME WET MY PANTS QUITE OFTEN WITH SOME OF THE THINGS HE COMES UP WITH. I’LL BE GOING UP TO SEE THE GENIKS NEXT WEEK, SO I WILL GET TO KNOW THOSE TWO LITTLE GUYS BETTER. CADEN IS REALLY CUTE AND HE SURE IS A DADDYS BOY. JUSTIN WORKS ALL THE TIME BETWEEN THE DEALERSHIP & LONGSHORE. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT OUR LITTLE AMY IS PLANNING ON GETTING MARRIED NEXT YEAR? I SURE MISS YOU AND WILL WAIT UNTIL GOD CALLS ME TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN. PLEASE KEEP THAT BENCH WARM. IF YOU SEE MY DAD TELL HIM HAPPY FATHER’S DAY FOR ME ALONG WITH GRANDPA MARRA. UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER. GIVE OUR SON A BIGGGG HUG & KISSSS FOR ME.
LOVE YOU,
JOANNE
Hey Uncle Bob,
I didn’t realize I could write to you until Aunt Joanne sent an email. If I would have know that I would have wrote to you a long time ago! I sure do miss you, I think about you all the time! I hope you don’t mind all my blabbing when it comes to your Brother, he hasn’t changed… still cranky but what do ya do? Well your Santini is going to be a Grandma can you friggin believe that! Man do I feel old! Rob is gone fishing for a week can you keep an eye on him and guide him home safely. I know you watch over us I can feel it! I Love and Miss You so Much words can’t even come close to how I feel, you will Always be in my heart! Give Great Grandma a hug & kiss for me! Love You so Big……..Love Always Santini
To My Love,
I didn’t realize until today that you were still in the internet from
Bonney Watson. I guess this would be the right day for me to write to you being it’s Memorial Day. God how I miss you. The kids & grandkids & great grandsons miss you too. Can you believe we are going to have five 5 great grandsons in September ? I know you see them and take care of them but I sure wish you were here to appreciate the funny things lil shi says, and how proud the other kids are of their kids. They are the most wonderful things that could ever happen. Ty, Shi, Caden, Brady, and now Cole I think. You would absolutely love it here. It’s something you’ve always wanted to live by the river. Lola the cow just had a little black calf the other day. I think they should name in Luigi but I’m sure they have other names picked out. Ike Williams passed away the other day, as well as Teresa Postel. How is our Bobby? Is he kissing little Cole all over his face like he did the other ones ? I will be going to Winnipeg to see the kids next month & will give them all hugs & kisses for you. Lil Shi sees you all the time. The other day he asked me if I wished you would come back. Oh if you only could. We could buy the house down the road that is right on the creek & you could probably fish right off the back deck. Just remember that I will love you & Bobby until the Day after Forever and can hardly wait to see you both again. Please keep the bench warmed up for me. Until we meet again. My Love Is Never Ending. Just think the muckleshoot is right up the road. Love you !!!!
Your Wife
Joanne
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DAD. DELANI & I WENT TO THE MUCKLESHOOT & DELANI BROUGHT YOU WITH HER. SHE DIDN’T HAVE VERY GOOD LUCK BUT WE HAD FUN.
I WISH YOU WERE WITH US PHYSICALLY
BUT I KNOW YOU WERE THERE. HOPE YOU AND BOBBY ARE TOGETHER CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY. GOODBYE LOVE OF MY LIFE, WILL TALK TO YOU LATER. FOREVER YOURS, JOANNE
TO My Lollipop
Boy I sure miss you living out here.
I spend alot of time by myself in my
apartment just thinking & wishing you were here. Sometimes I pretend you are here with me looking out the window at the cows & birds. I miss you so much sometimes my heart just breaks. Of all the times we’ve driven down this road I never thought I would be living here. It’s nice but I’m sooo lonely without you. I recognize places we’ve been to. I’m glad Annie is moving to Mt. Vernon. I hated leaving her when I moved here. I know you already know that Amy won a great award & she is golfing in the nwaac championship. Stay with her. I miss you so much. Keep that bench warm for me. Till we meet again. All my love….Hug our son for me.
Dad,
Sitting in my living room everyone is still in bed I can only stay in bed so long because of my back I’m sure you know that story. Just wanted to tell you that I miss and love you very much. Also I wanted to tell you this was our first Christmas with all four grand kids this made me very happy I’m sure you heard the big fireworks justin set off at the cemetery shi just loved it. He is getting so big actually they all our its hard to believe you will be gone eight years already it’s seems like yesterday tell my brother I miss and love him to and how I wish you both were here. But really I know you guys are I think Giana sees you all the time she looks and then starts smiling I have been blessed with four beautiful grandchildren and I love them all with all my heart. We’ll time to go build a fire you could do this if you were here cuz you you a good fire builder. Just know you are on my mind and in my heart always I love you dad
Love
Delani